DANCE

Colombian Folkloric Ballet presents Mi Colombia, a powerful and vivid expression of dance and music, Friday and Saturday, June 11 and 12 in Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall.

As part of the Colombian Folkloric Ballet (CFB)’s Bicentennial Anniversary of Colombia’s Independence Commemoration Program and after its unique standing-ovation performance at the show central of the IX Latin Grammy Award, the CFB is presenting the renowned “Mi Colombia” musical extravaganza, a powerful and vivid expression of Colombian dance and music.

The show will feature La Cumbiamba eNeYe, from New York City, and the renowned Colombian classical guitarist Nilko Andreas who will perform along with the CFB under the artistic direction of Jairo Lastre, Colombia's most sought-after dancer and choreographer. “Mi Colombia” takes the spectator through a journey of Colombia’s five folkloric regions, to experience their contagious music and dance, brilliant festivals and lively carnivals that are an essential part of the vibrant cultural landscape of Colombia and its diverse artistic heritage.